The fix I described is for the speedometer needle shaft not the cable. I
think I mis-spoke a bit using the term "cable connector." I think it is a
connector for coax type TV cable not speedometer cable. Replacement
speedometer cables are readily available.
Emory Hodges
EEHodges@aol.com
48 Chevy 3/4 ton "Rack"
In a message dated 11/14/2000 7:54:07 AM Eastern Standard Time,
mlrba@texas.net writes:
<< If anyone can turn me on to the speedo cable fix with a cable connector, I
would appreciate it.
I have a broken cable on my '46 and the speedometer is the only gauge that
does not work.
Michael Lubitz
1946 Chevy 3/4 ton stock
1948 Chevrolet 3100, soon to be deluxe
Austin, Texas
----- Original Message -----
From: <EEHodges@aol.com>
To: <nateley@email.msn.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 8:51 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Speedometer needed
> I had the same problem several months ago. I got another speedometer and
had
> the same thing happen to it while disassembling it.
>
> A fellow list member sent me some type of cable connector (I think) that
> works great to repair the needle shaft. You have to be VERY CAREFUL -
measure
> 2 (or 10) times then trim the broken shaft to the right length. The
connector
> is a rather tight fit over the shaft (can be crimped if necessary). The
> needle end of the connector must be filed down a bit in diameter and
trimmed
> (AGAIN CAREFULLY) to length. It inserts into the back of the needle
housing.
> Speedometer works great now.
>
> You may want to check around before giving up on your speedometer.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Emory Hodges
> EEHodges@aol.com
> 48 Chevy 3/4 ton "Rack"
>
> In a message dated 11/13/2000 6:17:54 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> nateley@email.msn.com writes:
>
> << After removing my speedometer Saturday(what a pain,my back still hurts)
, I
> have concluded it is toast(broken needle shaft).
> Does anyone have an extra working AD speedometer that they would be
willing
> to sell me. I have a needle and face decal, so it doesn't need to look
real
> pretty.
> Thanks,
> Dave Camp
> 49 3600
> Munroe Falls, OH.
> >>
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>
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